| Brain-scan letters |
| Special atmosphere |
| All, e.g., for this answer's last six letters? |
| Coffeehouse specialist |
| Archaeologist's letters |
| Specialty ___ (topics one is an expert in) |
| Organizations with Greek letters |
| Actress who will host the Golden Globes 75th Anniversary Special with her "Will & Grace" costar, Eric McCormack: 2 wds. |
| Special collars |
| Baltimore specialty / Effortless task / Move on all fours with the belly up |
| Confusing statements ... and a hint to the circled letters |
| Toy shop specialty. |
| Surprises unpleasantly, and a hint to each starred answer's first two + last two letters |
| Accompaniers of cover letters: Abbr. |
| Attend a party uninvited ... and a literal hint to five sets of circled letters |
| Adjust space between letters, in printing |
| Personal letters |
| Whatever it takes ... as hinted at in the arrangements of black squares around the circled letters |
| Letters from the family? |
| Retirement plan letters |
| Bounced-check letters |
| Madison Ave. specialties |
| Apiarists' specialized language? |
| Letters preceding an assumed name |
| ICU instruction letters |
| Convention specialists |
| Artistic place for tiny letters? |
| Countries in special alliance |
| Lucasfilm's special effects co. |
| Specially favored |